CVE-2022-27595 QVPN Device Client

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute unauthorized code via insecure library loading in the QVPN Windows client.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-27595?

CVE-2022-27595 is a high-severity vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. QVPN Windows, published on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An insecure library loading vulnerability has been reported to affect QVPN Device Client. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow local attackers who have gained user access to execute unauthorized code or commands.

We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QVPN Windows 2.0.0.1316 and later QVPN Windows 2.0.0.1310 and later

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27595?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qnap Qvpn.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27595?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-27595 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27595 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w8r-9w4r-m8w8.

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